The Fact That Researchers Must Wait Many Years for Their

question 165

Multiple Choice

The fact that researchers must wait many years for their subjects to grow older,and that subjects may drop out of the study for a variety of reasons,are disadvantages of:

• A) cross-sectional designs
• B) amniocentesis
• C) longitudinal methods
• D) the nature-nurture question

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Definitions:

Species

A group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding, classified within a shared genus.

Genus

Refers to a category of classification in biological taxonomy that ranks above species and below family, grouping species that are structurally similar or phylogenetically related.

Toga

A loose, draped outer garment worn by the citizens of ancient Rome.

Genus

A class of items that share common characteristics; in biology, a way to group species with similar characteristics.